Akron leaders ask for patience

Akron leaders ask for patience as probe in police killing of Jazmir Tucker, 15, plays out
More information, including body camera footage, will be available in the days to come, said Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville.
Family left with questions after 15-year-old boy shot and killed by Akron police
Gary and Kathy Green remain devastated several days after their 15-year-old grandson, Jazmir Tucker, was shot and killed by an Akron police officer.
Cochran Firm to represent Jazmir Tucker's family, probe fatal shooting by Akron police
Three Cochran Firm attorneys are representing Jazmir Tucker's family in the aftermath of his shooting death during an encounter with Akron police.
Family of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, shot and killed by police in Akron, orders independent investigation
A 15-year-old boy, whom authorities said was carrying a loaded firearm when he was fatally shot by police officers late Thursday, was a ninth-grader at North High School, according to Akron Public Schools.
15-year-old boy fatally shot by Akron police officer, department says teen was armed with loaded gun
The department says the officer saw the teen with a loaded gun before firing. The suspect, since identified as 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, later died at the hospital.
Akron Public Schools release statement on 15-year-old who was shot and killed by police
Akron Public School released a statement about the shooting death of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, who was shot and killed by Akron Police Thanksgiving night.
15-year-old ID’d as armed person fatally shot by Ohio police on Thanksgiving
A 15-year-old Ohio boy has been identified as the armed individual who was killed in a shooting by police on Thanksgiving night.
Ohio family asking for answers after teenager was shot, killed by police
An Akron, Ohio family is demanding answers after a police officer shot and killed a 15-year-old boy last week.
Akron Mayor Calls for Patience Amid Independent Investigation into Police Shooting of 15-Year-Old Jazmir Tucker
Akron's Mayor Malik has addressed the fatal officer-involved shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, promising an independent investigation.
Armed suspect, 15, fatally shot by Akron officer
A suspect was fatally shot by an Akron police officer late Thursday night after officers responded to gunfire near East Avenue and Vernon Odom Blvd.
Family of Maple Heights teen gunned down by Akron officer hires civil rights attorneys
The family of Jazmir Tucker hired attorneys with The Cochran Firm Ohio days after the 15-year-old was fatally shot by an ...
When Akron police use deadly force, what comes next?
Whenever Akron police use force against an individual, several investigative steps take place immediately following the ...